Newbies

Chances are you could use a little more sleep these days. You may have heard of the “dream feed,” a tactic many parents use to extend their baby’s long stretch of sleep. But what is it, exactly? How do you do it? And when should you stop? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are discussing the first week after giving birth! The sleepless nights, many diaper changes, figuring out a feeding schedule and trying to take care of yourself! Some women opt to hire a postpartum doula to help during the first few days or week of having their baby home. We’ll discuss what a postpartum doula is and how they might be a good fit for your family! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It'll be a while before your baby heads off to college, but that doesn't mean it's too early to start saving for their education. What are the different types of education savings plans? How much should you save each month? And what are the benefits to starting early? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the warmer weather finally here, or just around the corner for some of you...let’s think about spring vacations with littles! If you are like me and taking a flight with your infant or toddler makes you nervous this episode is for you! Today we are chatting about travel tips with your baby and how to have a good time on vacation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even the best relationships between adult children and their parents can get complicated once grandkids come along. On one hand, you may feel like you can relate to your parents like never before. But you may also find yourself fielding unsolicited advice or disagreeing on things like sleep training tactics or feeding methods. What does it look like to set boundaries with your parents when it comes to your baby? And how can we foster a great relationship between our parents and our kids? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Having another child after experiencing postpartum depression, or another perinatal mental health disorder may seem daunting as a new mother. What if it happens again? What if it is worse? Who would sign themselves up for this experience again? How can you reconcile this fear with the longing for more babies? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You are out of the newborn stage and grew to love baby wearing your infant. Did you know there are benefits of baby wearing your infant and even toddler! Today we are chatting about all of the benefits for both mom and baby for extended baby wearing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your baby does something hilarious and you start to laugh. But wait – did a little pee just come out? And is that … normal?  If you’re experiencing issues with leaking or bladder control in general as a postpartum mom, you are not alone. What causes this? Is it common? What type of help is available to you? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So much of what moms do behind the scenes to keep their children happy and healthy goes unnoticed – like the amount of time it takes to research day cares or even pack the diaper bag to get the baby out the door. How does this affect your physical and mental health? How should you talk to your partner? And how have experienced moms learned to ease the mental load? Popular content creator Renee Reina and experienced moms weigh in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Giving birth to your baby is usually pretty messy, right? So, it's only natural we would want to bathe our babies immediately. But could there be benefits to delaying that first bath? And when you do decide to bathe your new baby, how should you do it? Should you buy a special baby tub, or perhaps bathe with your baby? And what about those strange baths in the kitchen sink? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you and your partner come from different faith backgrounds, you may be wondering how you’re going to raise your baby when it comes to religion. Will you incorporate both faiths into family traditions, or will you favor one over the other? How will you tackle some of the more difficult religious differences that may arise? And what should you be discussing with your partner while your kid is still young? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your baby is here! But you're so busy taking care of your little one that you forget to take care of yourself. Sound familiar? But good nutrition is super important for new moms- whether you're breastfeeding your baby or you're simply helping your body heal from childbirth. Today we'll explore some great ways to get nutritious foods into your diet, without overwhelming your schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sleep can be so hard to come by in the early days of parenthood, and many parents will try anything and everything to help their babies sleep better. A pediatric sleep consultant shares her best tips, as well as information on infant sleep cycles, sleep regressions and what your baby's time awake has to do with how well they sleep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You are out of the newborn haze but now as you look at your infant you are struggling to find time for yourself. Between the nap schedules, feeding times, diaper changes and new baby milestones... When do you have time for yourself? Today we are chatting with an expert about finding time for yourself as a new mom! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After having a baby, you’re often stressed, sleep deprived and not always the nicest person to be around. Just ask your spouse. Research shows many couples struggle in their relationships during the early days of parenthood. How can you get past some of the most common challenges? And what are some signs that you should seek professional counseling to address deeper issues?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maternity leave comes with a lot of ups and downs, from baby’s first bath to waking up every two hours during the night, navigating witching hour and so much more. When your maternity leave comes to an end many women stress about the work life balance when becoming a mother. Today we will be discussing how to navigate motherhood as a working mom! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even babies who sleep through the night may go through periods of multiple nighttime wakings. What causes sleep regressions? When should parents expect them? And how can you help your baby get back to sleep on their own? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your bundle of joy has finally arrived and now you are wanting to use safe clean products on them but don’t know where to start. Today we are speaking with Chase and Stefanie, the founders of Stork and Sun on why they came up with their clean baby products and how to navigate the overwhelming amount of items offered to new parents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some babies love spending time on their bellies. Others hate it. Why is tummy time important for your baby's development? And how can you make tummy time more enjoyable for your little one? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Being a career woman looks different after becoming a mom. Whatever your work life looks like these days, you can still have a beautiful bond and connection with your baby even when you’re separated for most of the day. How can you make the most of your time together? And how can you enlist the help of child care providers in this area? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices